MSc in Microbiology (In German & English) 

at University of Bonn, Bonn

The University of Bonn is renowned for its research-focused degree programmes, which expose learners to fields outside of traditional academics and both encourage and test them. Several departments excel in comparison to their counterparts in other nations, and many of the researchers researching and teaching at Bonn are among the finest in their fields. The University of Bonn is one of the top institutions in the world and the most successful University of Excellence in Germany. The university's 7 schools provide degrees in a variety of fields, such as traffic psychology and agricultural sciences, and several of them have top positions in global research. 

Yes, the University of Bonn accepts Indian students. Indian candidates must go through additional application processes than domestic applicants since they are international students.
 More than 200 academic fields are available at the University of Bonn for prospective international students. Indian students can visit the website of the University of Bonn to determine whether their university entry requirements are enough for the degree programme they have chosen.

Studying at the University of Bonn is free of charge for international students. Though, there is no Bonn University tuition fee, students are required to pay a semester fee. On top of this, students are required to pay around €800 – €1000 a month as living expenses. Also, students are required to take health insurance when they enroll at Bonn University

In general, Bonn University offers 200 degrees for international students. The range of courses offered by this university includes international degree programs, few of which lead to a double degree in cooperation with a partner university. These are mostly programs that are taught in English. Furthermore, international applicants are required to provide evidence of adequate German skills before starting a degree programme at Bonn University that is taught in German.

Yes, the University of Bonn is considered a prestigious university. It is consistently ranked among the best German universities in the world rankings and is one of the most research-intensive universities in Germany. The university is a member of the German U15 association of major research-intensive universities in Germany and has the title of University of Excellence under the German Universities Excellence Initiative.

There is no Bonn University application fee. The applicants can apply to the university for free of cost. To apply, the applicants are required to first pick a degree programme and then, register and apply for the same before the application deadline. The application link can be accessed from the direct university’s website. A few of the documents that are required to apply are:

• APS Certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of German language proficiency
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Passport copy
• Resume
• Any other relevant document

A comparison of these universities is given as follows. however, the decision to study at either of these universities is based on students' choice only.

Both Bonn & Hamburg are considered among the best institutions in their respective regions, neither of these institutions are known to charge an tuition fee, being public universities.

However, securing a seat at either is not an easy ask, with both being selective to a great degree. The University of Bonn acceptance rate stands at around 36%, while that of Hamburg University is 24%. 

Thus, it can be said, though both institutions are selective to varying degrees, securing a seat at UOB is marginally easier, relative to doing so at University of Hamburg. 

The enrollment trends for Bonn University over the years can be checked out from the table given below for a comparative analysis:

The estimated monthly costs of living in Bonn for international students can go as high as EUR 864 (INR 81 K). The average cost of living in Bonn is around INR 75,500-INR 94,100.

This includes the cost of food, room & board, public transport, utilities & any other maintenance charges.

Prospective students are advised to carry some extra reserves to take care of any unplanned charges that may arise over the duration of stay in the city.